The Awakening (2012)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $95,933Details
International Box Office $6,828,388Details
Worldwide Box Office $6,924,321
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Synopsis

In 1921, in post-war England, many of the bereaved seek solace in spiritualism. Haunted by the death of her fiancé, Florence Cathcart is committed to debunking supernatural claims, using methodical and rational explanations. When she is asked to visit a boarding school in the countryside called Rookwood—to investigate the alleged sightings of a ghostly young boy—she feels compelled to take the job. Once at Rookwood, she sets to work, laying traps and gathering scientific evidence. Gradually secrets begin to unravel and the mystery surrounding the ghost appears nothing more than a schoolboy prank. As Florence is set to leave, however, she experiences a chilling encounter that defies all reason. The incident leaves her scared and confused, but she is determined to get to the bottom of it and decides to stay on while the rest of the children go home for Christmas. She is not alone, however, as three others stay on with her: Maud, the matron, whose initial request had brought Florence to the school; Tom, a young boy whose parents cannot care for him over the break; and one of the schoolmasters, Robert Mallory, who, having recently fought in the Great War, is plagued by visions of the past. Over the coming days the blurred image of a child-like ghost haunts Florence and she begins to doubt her resolve, increasingly unable to provide any logical explanation for the bizarre goings-on. As her bond with Mallory deepens, they are drawn to one another by their shared sense of loneliness and together they ready themselves to face their demons.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$95,933 (100.0% of total gross)
Legs:1.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$4,900,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:70 opening theaters/70 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $129,910

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 17th, 2012 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group
Video Release: January 29th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some violence and sexuality/nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2226, 6/6/2012)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Vatican Tapes
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Keywords: Paranormal Investigation, Boarding School, Surprise Twist, Haunting, Suicide, Skeptic
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Optimum Releasing, BBC Films, StudioCanal, Scottish Screen, Origin Pictures Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 40 $95,933   70 $1,370   $95,933 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 47 $95,933   70 $1,370   $95,933 1

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Rebecca Hall    Florence Cathcart
Dominic West    Mallory
Imelda Staunton    Maud Hill

Supporting Cast

Lucy Cohu    Constance Strickland
John Shrapnel    Reverend Hugh Purslow
Cal Macaninch    Freddie Strickland
Isaac Hempstead-Wright    Tom
Joseph Mawle    Edward Judd

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Nick Murphy    Director
Nick Murphy    Screenwriter
Stephen Volk    Screenwriter
Sarah Curtis    Producer
Julia Stannard    Producer
David M. Thompson    Producer
Eduard Grau    Cinematographer
Victoria Boydell    Editor
Shaheen Baig    Casting Director
Jon Henson    Production Designer
Daniel Phillips    Make-up and Hair Designer
Kristyan Mallett    Special Effects Supervisor
Caroline Harris    Costume Designer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 29th, 2013

January 28th, 2013

There are quite a few films that opened wide in theaters on this week's list, but most of them bombed at the box office. Hotel Transylvania is the only exception, but while it is a good kids movie, it isn't Pick of the Week material. The best release of the week, in my opinion, is Seven Psychopaths on either DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: Cosmopolis is Cosmopolitan

August 22nd, 2012

Cosmopolis led the way on the per theater chart with an excellent opening of $70,000 in three theaters for an average of $23,446. Given its reviews, I'm not sure it will do well as it expands. Robot and Frank was also strong with an average of $17,770 in two theaters, while Compliance was right behind with $16,427 in one theater. Ek Tha Tiger didn't quite reach the $10,000 club over the weekend with an average of $9,655, but it was a Wednesday release, so had it opened on Friday, it likely would have easily made the cut.

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Frank Discussion about Limited Releases

August 17th, 2012

Late August is a poor time of year for wide releases, but it is also usually not a good time of year for limited releases. It is too late to take advantage of the summer holidays, but it is also too early for Awards Season. However, there are nine films on this week's list, several of which are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Chicken and Plums, Compliance, Robot and Frank, and Side by Side are all earning amazing reviews. There are also several others that are earning good, but not great reviews. There might be too many good films coming out this week and the competition could cause one or two films that truly deserve to earn some measure of mainstream success from reaching their potential. More...


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Synopsis

In 1921, in post-war England, many of the bereaved seek solace in spiritualism. Haunted by the death of her fiancé, Florence Cathcart is committed to debunking supernatural claims, using methodical and rational explanations. When she is asked to visit a boarding school in the countryside called Rookwood—to investigate the alleged sightings of a ghostly young boy—she feels compelled to take the job. Once at Rookwood, she sets to work, laying traps and gathering scientific evidence. Gradually secrets begin to unravel and the mystery surrounding the ghost appears nothing more than a schoolboy prank. As Florence is set to leave, however, she experiences a chilling encounter that defies all reason. The incident leaves her scared and confused, but she is determined to get to the bottom of it and decides to stay on while the rest of the children go home for Christmas. She is not alone, however, as three others stay on with her: Maud, the matron, whose initial request had brought Florence to the school; Tom, a young boy whose parents cannot care for him over the break; and one of the schoolmasters, Robert Mallory, who, having recently fought in the Great War, is plagued by visions of the past. Over the coming days the blurred image of a child-like ghost haunts Florence and she begins to doubt her resolve, increasingly unable to provide any logical explanation for the bizarre goings-on. As her bond with Mallory deepens, they are drawn to one another by their shared sense of loneliness and together they ready themselves to face their demons.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$95,933 (100.0% of total gross)
Legs:1.00 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.4% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$4,900,000 (worldwide box office is 1.4 times production budget)
Theater counts:70 opening theaters/70 max. theaters, 1.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $129,910

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: August 17th, 2012 (Limited) by Cohen Media Group
Video Release: January 29th, 2013 by Universal Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: R for some violence and sexuality/nudity.
(Rating bulletin 2226, 6/6/2012)
Running Time: 102 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Vatican Tapes
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Paranormal Investigation, Boarding School, Surprise Twist, Haunting, Suicide, Skeptic
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Horror
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Fantasy
Production/Financing Companies: Optimum Releasing, BBC Films, StudioCanal, Scottish Screen, Origin Pictures Productions
Production Countries: United Kingdom
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Rebecca Hall    Florence Cathcart
Dominic West    Mallory
Imelda Staunton    Maud Hill

Supporting Cast

Lucy Cohu    Constance Strickland
John Shrapnel    Reverend Hugh Purslow
Cal Macaninch    Freddie Strickland
Isaac Hempstead-Wright    Tom
Joseph Mawle    Edward Judd

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Nick Murphy    Director
Nick Murphy    Screenwriter
Stephen Volk    Screenwriter
Sarah Curtis    Producer
Julia Stannard    Producer
David M. Thompson    Producer
Eduard Grau    Cinematographer
Victoria Boydell    Editor
Shaheen Baig    Casting Director
Jon Henson    Production Designer
Daniel Phillips    Make-up and Hair Designer
Kristyan Mallett    Special Effects Supervisor
Caroline Harris    Costume Designer

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for January 29th, 2013

January 28th, 2013

There are quite a few films that opened wide in theaters on this week's list, but most of them bombed at the box office. Hotel Transylvania is the only exception, but while it is a good kids movie, it isn't Pick of the Week material. The best release of the week, in my opinion, is Seven Psychopaths on either DVD or Blu-ray. More...

Per Theater Chart: Cosmopolis is Cosmopolitan

August 22nd, 2012

Cosmopolis led the way on the per theater chart with an excellent opening of $70,000 in three theaters for an average of $23,446. Given its reviews, I'm not sure it will do well as it expands. Robot and Frank was also strong with an average of $17,770 in two theaters, while Compliance was right behind with $16,427 in one theater. Ek Tha Tiger didn't quite reach the $10,000 club over the weekend with an average of $9,655, but it was a Wednesday release, so had it opened on Friday, it likely would have easily made the cut.

More...

Frank Discussion about Limited Releases

August 17th, 2012

Late August is a poor time of year for wide releases, but it is also usually not a good time of year for limited releases. It is too late to take advantage of the summer holidays, but it is also too early for Awards Season. However, there are nine films on this week's list, several of which are earning overwhelmingly positive reviews. Chicken and Plums, Compliance, Robot and Frank, and Side by Side are all earning amazing reviews. There are also several others that are earning good, but not great reviews. There might be too many good films coming out this week and the competition could cause one or two films that truly deserve to earn some measure of mainstream success from reaching their potential. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 40 $95,933   70 $1,370   $95,933 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Aug 17, 2012 47 $95,933   70 $1,370   $95,933 1

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.